It is so tempting to become troubled during this time of challenging.  It is clear that these comforting words of Jesus are just as significant, meaningful, needed and real today

Let not your heart be troubled... John 14:1a

SCRIPTURES OF COMFORT: Psalm 94:19, 118:5, Isaiah 51:12, Matthew 5:4, John 14:18, 26, 15:26, 16: 7,  2 Corinthians 1:3-5,  Revelations 7:16-17, 
PRAYER OF COMFORT: 
Dear God, our world is hurting and broken.  We pray for those who have lost loved ones this week, please comfort them in their grief and loss, cover them with your peace and presence, as only your Spirit can do.  /we know that in whatever we face, you are our peace and refuge, a very present help in times of trouble.